Definition of "processed" []

• That has completed a required process. (adjective)
• Modified through manufacture such as refinement or food processing. (adjective)
• Simple past tense and past participle of process. (verb)

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• "Over drinks, this editor told me in hushed tones that their editorial staff couldn't even use the phrase "processed food" in their copy."
• "Just recently, I sold my truck, and per the WF rep., if the buyer brought a cashiers check from a nationally recognized bank, I would have my overpayment and the title processed in 72 hours."
• "In light of what he calls the processed food industry's co-option of "sustainability" and its vast spending on marketing, Pollan advises to be wary of any food that's advertised."